Studies in Public Policy - Blue Papershttp://hdl.handle.net/2262/601932017-09-26T21:35:59Z2017-09-26T21:35:59ZA New Electoral system for Ireland?Laver, Michaelhttp://hdl.handle.net/2262/605212016-09-09T21:25:51Z1998-01-01T00:00:00ZA New Electoral system for Ireland?
Laver, Michael
A New Electoral system for Ireland? looks at the possibility of doing away with the current Single Transferable Vote electoral system in Ireland. It explores the impact of replacing STV with an alternative widely favoured by electoral reformers, the 'additoinal member' system used for example in Germany and New Zealand. It looks at the potential impact of such a system on both competition between parties and the competition within parties that many Irish politicians regard as a corrosive feature of STV.
1998-01-01T00:00:00ZSocial Housing for the Future: Can Housing Associations Meet the Challenge?BROOKE, SIMON NORMANhttp://hdl.handle.net/2262/605202016-09-09T18:12:53Z2001-01-01T00:00:00ZSocial Housing for the Future: Can Housing Associations Meet the Challenge?
BROOKE, SIMON NORMAN
Social Housing for the Future explores the implications of the National Development Plan?s ambitious target for housing provided by housing associations. The paper argues that if the target is to be met, the housing association development process must be radically streamlined. It proposes a transfer of responsibilities from local authorities to housing associations with substantial development programmes. This would be tied to a regulatory system that would protect tenants and public funds.
Housing provided by housing associations or local authorities is unpopular compared with owner-occupation. The paper argues that to overcome this and make social housing a tenure of choice rather than the tenure of last resort, a package of measures needs to be implemented. This should include community letting; legally enforceable security of tenure and a charter of rights; an overhaul of the rental system; and an equity tenant system that will enable low income tenants to have a financial stake in their homes.
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2001-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Dublin Taxi Market: Re-regulate or Stay Queuing?Fingleton, JohnEvans, JohnHogan, Oliverhttp://hdl.handle.net/2262/605152016-09-09T17:52:06Z1998-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Dublin Taxi Market: Re-regulate or Stay Queuing?
Fingleton, John; Evans, John; Hogan, Oliver
The Dublin Taxi Market: Re-regulate or Stay Queuing? examines how this particular market is performing in terms of meeting the demands placed on it. It looks at the Dublin taxi market from a number of perspectives. The lessons from the international experience with the deregulation of taxi markets are discussed. The analysis of the market draws on relevant economic literature to highlight the broad principles that should apply to any proposed reform. Important public policy concerns such as accessibility, transport considerations and various other social aspects are also considered. The paper contains a detailed blueprint for reform of the Dublin taxi market, which takes into account all these aspects.
1998-01-01T00:00:00ZA Review of the Free Schemes Operated by the Department of Social, Community and Family AffairsOrlaigh, Quinnhttp://hdl.handle.net/2262/605122016-09-09T18:25:13Z2000-01-01T00:00:00ZA Review of the Free Schemes Operated by the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs
Orlaigh, Quinn
A Review of the Free Schemes Operated by the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs examines the social welfare benefit-in-kind schemes: Free Travel, Free Electricity/Gas Allowance, Free TV Licence and Free Telephone Rental Allowance. It examines the underlying rationale of the schemes and their performance using efficiency criteria and customer views, and assesses their overall contribution to combating poverty and social exclusion. The research is greatly enhanced by the results of surveys conducted with the recipients of the schemes. Demands to extend the schemes to other groups are examined and a number of recommendations proposed. Payment arrangements with the service providers are analysed in the light of State sector deregulation.
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